Overview

In so doing, they will upgrade their traditional, diploma or higher diploma level professional qualification to a bachelor's level academic qualification. The programme consists of a minimum of 60 ECTS credits* divided into study units carrying a weight of 10 ECTS each. Students need to complete 3 compulsory study units and a minimum of 3 elective study units in order to successfully complete this programme.

UM currently hosts over 1,000 full-time international students and over 450 visiting students. The ever-increasing international students coming from various countries, in recent years, have transformed this 400-year old institution into an international campus.

Careers

Graduates of the Health Science (Hons) programme from University of Malta will be prepared to assume leadership roles in improving the quality of health care services. The programme will enable them to build on their experience and develop higher levels of knowledge and skill at an academic level. Graduates of this programme may acquire positions in all parts of the health sector in Malta as well as overseas. Career prospects are diverse, with significant opportunities for professional development and specialisation. Candidates will be eligible for second cycle programmes leading to a Masters degree.

Programme Structure

Students are required to register for not less than 10 ECTS credits and not more than 40 ECTS credits in any academic year.

The list of study-units which are offered via e-learning may change from year to year. For more information pertaining to study-units offered during each year, students are required to click here.

One must bear in mind that information is constantly being updated, therefore, students should check the website frequently.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-22 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

OR

4

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6

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Credits

60 ECTS

not less than 60 ECTS

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Msida, Malta

Disciplines

Health Sciences

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

OR

4

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

65

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

E2 Language Test Prep

Trusted by 7M+ Students

Start Studying Today

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Other requirements

General requirements

The General Entry Requirements are the Matriculation Certificate and a pass at grade 5 or better or at SEC Level 3 in the Secondary Education Certificate examinations in English Language, Maltese and Mathematics.

The Matriculation Certificate comprises six subjects and is awarded if students obtain a certain number of points including passes in a language, a science subject and a humanistic subject as well as a pass in a subject entitled ‘Systems of Knowledge’. Two of the six subjects must be at Advanced Level, three others at Intermediate Level and Systems of Knowledge.

If you pursued your secondary education outside Malta, the University would accept comparable qualifications, provided that the required mix of subjects and levels would is comparable to the Matriculation Certificate.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

650 EUR / module

≈ 650 EUR / module
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

650 EUR / module

≈ 650 EUR / module

Additional Details

Eur 650 per study unit

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Health Science (Hons).

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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